Learn the rare and powerful snake qigong from ancient China. These gentle movements teach you how to become supple, relaxed, and flowing like the snake, filled with resilient life energy. In Taoism, of all the animals, the snake most clearly represents qi, the breath of life, in the body, on the earth, and in the heavens. Close to the ground, the snake knows the healing power of herbal medicine. But when the snake flies, he/she becomes the dragon, whose voice and dynamic energy manifests in thunder and lightning.

Snake symbolism is universal. Snakes were the sacred guardians of the ancient Greek temples of healing; or consider the yoga of the coiled serpent (kundalini) that awakens higher consciousness. Snakes are humanity’s ancient teachers of healing, renewal, and wisdom. This intensive course includes gentle movement, meditation, and discussion. You will learn all eight snake walking methods to improve posture, coordination, and flow and snake breathing to dissolve stagnation and increase vitality. Most importantly, snake qigong is a path to inner harmony and deep communion with our Mother Earth.